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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Flavouring
2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Synonym(s)
2-Methanesulfanylethanol;Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide;beta-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide;beta-Methylmercaptoethanol;beta-(Methylthio)ethanol;2-Methylmercaptoethanol;2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation
2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
2-(Methylthio)ethanol
JECFA number
1297
CAS number
5271-38-5
FEMA number
4004
COE number
FLAVIS number
12.179
Molecular weight
92.16
Chemical formula
C3H8OS
Physical form/odour
colourless to pale yellow liquid; powerful meat-like aroma
Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol
soluble
Boiling point (°C)
169-171°
Assay min %
98%
Acid value max
1
Refractive index
1.490-1.498
Specific gravity
1.055-1.065 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test
CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum